Episode 195: bringing houseplants into prisons with The Glasshouse - plus a look at lucky bamboo

Hear an extract from Legends of the Leaf profiling the venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula, and a Q&A about houseplant courses. For full show notes and a transcript, visit www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledg...

22 Dec 202331min

FInd out about the final begonia in my top ten as well as all you need to know to keep these plants alive this winter and beyond. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit https://...

15 Dec 202317min

Today I consider the only shrublike begonia that made it into my top ten: Begonia 'Thurstonii'. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/to...

14 Dec 202311min

The fierce begonia, Begonia ferox, has leaves with a dramatic feature that any punk would love - that's why they are number eight in my top ten begonias.  For full show notes including the rest of the...

8 Dec 20239min

Today's begonia has a special skill: rapidly changing colour when exposed to extra light. Find out why Begonia solimutata deserves a place in my begonia top ten. For full show notes including the rest...

5 Dec 202313min

Begonia sizemoreae (correct name Begonia longicilata) doesn't seem to have a common name but I am calling it the super hairy begonia. This rhizomatous begonia deserves a place in my top ten for its di...

4 Dec 20238min

Introducing number five in my top ten: the beefsteak begonia, Begonia 'Erythrophylla'. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-beg...

1 Dec 202311min

I LOVE this beautiful cane begonia which is number four in my list of top ten begonias. It grows to a majestic 2m tall and is more tolerant than you'd think! For full show notes including the rest of ...

30 Nov 202310min